50 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Common Pink Heath - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia Flora (2006)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 989 |
| Weight (g) | 15.55 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Platinum (.9995) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1073.86 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 34.74 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
50 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA," and the face value “50 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
50 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA," and the face value “50 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
1/2 oz PLATINUM 9995 2006 COMMON PINK HEATH
Description:
On the reverse, the coin presents a finely detailed, colored image of the Epacris impressa, also known as common heath— pendulous clusters of Scarlet flowers along the stems, , symbolizing resilience and natural beauty in Australia’s coastal regions and nearby foothills. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge, its name "COMMON PINK HEATH" around left side and the date accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "1/2 OZ PLATINUM 9995 2006" are inscribed close to the bottom rim.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
1/2 oz PLATINUM 9995 2006 COMMON PINK HEATH
Description:
On the reverse, the coin presents a finely detailed, colored image of the Epacris impressa, also known as common heath— pendulous clusters of Scarlet flowers along the stems, , symbolizing resilience and natural beauty in Australia’s coastal regions and nearby foothills. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge, its name "COMMON PINK HEATH" around left side and the date accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "1/2 OZ PLATINUM 9995 2006" are inscribed close to the bottom rim.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 138 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |